The StartupsCentre Playbook
Go from “random idea” → “launched product” with a simple 5-step loop. Perfect for youth teams and solo builders.
Pick a problem (not a feature)
Startups win by solving a painful problem for a specific group of people. Pick one audience and one pain point.
Validate fast (talk to humans)
Do 10 short interviews. Look for excitement, stories, and “I already pay for this”. If people shrug, pivot.
Build the MVP (tiny + real)
Pick the single action that creates value. Build only what supports that. Launch a version you can improve weekly.
Traction (one channel first)
Choose a channel where your users already hang out (TikTok, Discord, clubs, schools). Get 10 users → then 100.
Monetize (earn your first €)
Start with pre-orders, subscriptions, or paid pilots. Your first paying customer is the loudest proof.
Pitch (story + numbers)
Explain: problem → solution → why now → traction → ask. Keep it visual. Use the checklist in Resources.
Validation script (copy/paste)
Keep it casual. You’re learning, not selling.
1) “What’s the most annoying part about ____ right now?”
2) “When was the last time it happened? Tell me the story.”
3) “What have you tried already? What did it cost (time/money)?”
4) “If a tool fixed this, what would it need to do?”
5) “Would you pay for it? What price feels fair?”
6) “Can I message you when we build a first version?”
Goal: collect stories + proof of pain. If you get “meh”, change the problem or audience.
Do the Lean Canvas →Weekly cadence (the cheat code)
Small weekly wins beat big yearly plans.
If you ship every Friday for 8 weeks… you’ll be dangerous (in a good way).